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By Open Chronicle Staff with Agencies
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Trump considers second aircraft carrier deployment to the Middle East
US President Donald Trump said he is weighing the deployment of a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, signaling increased pressure on Iran amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
“We have an armada that is heading there, and another one might be going,” Trump told Axios. A US official confirmed that internal discussions are underway about sending an additional strike group to join the USS Abraham Lincoln already stationed in the region.
Trump framed the situation starkly, warning that Iran must choose between reaching a deal or facing “something very tough like last time,” referring to US airstrikes last June on the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities.
Iran’s top security official holds talks in Oman
Ali Larijani, a senior Iranian security official, met Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in Oman following the first round of renewed nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
According to Oman’s Foreign Ministry, the talks focused on recent developments in Iran-US negotiations and ways to achieve a “balanced and equitable agreement.” The discussions emphasized the importance of dialogue and resolving differences through peaceful means.
Iran’s state news agency IRNA described the meeting as constructive and positive, highlighting efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Netanyahu revokes the citizenship of two Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed an order revoking the citizenship of two Palestinians, marking what Israeli media described as a first-of-its-kind move.
Netanyahu said the individuals carried out stabbing and shooting attacks against Israeli civilians and will be deported to the Gaza Strip. He warned that additional measures could follow.
The decision comes amid continued tensions in the occupied Palestinian territories and international scrutiny of Israeli policies.
News in Brief
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate calls with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, discussing developments in the West Bank, Gaza, Iran-US talks, and Cyprus.
The Netherlands and France condemned recent Israeli measures expanding control over the occupied West Bank, calling them violations of international law and a serious blow to the two-state solution.
The UN reported continued Israeli airstrikes and shelling across Gaza, warning that attacks on residential areas are placing civilians at grave risk.
Syria’s Army Operations Command said forces began withdrawing from the outskirts of Hasakah under an agreement with the YPG SDF, with internal security units deploying to replace them.
At least 18 people died during a weekend cold snap in New York City, with one additional fatality reported, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Palestine awarded its highest civil honor to Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares for his support of the Palestinian cause.
Lawyers in The Gambia’s genocide case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice said the country submitted what they called the most comprehensive body of genocide evidence ever presented to the court.
China’s top political advisor urged stronger efforts to support advocates of reunification in Taiwan during a conference in Beijing.
Egypt’s parliament approved a cabinet reshuffle covering 17 ministerial posts and created a new deputy prime minister role for economic affairs.
A media report said an influential Emirati businessman exchanged messages with Jeffrey Epstein for years after Epstein’s 2008 conviction.
UNICEF warned that more than 200 million children across over 130 countries will require humanitarian assistance in 2026.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed tensions with the United States over a bridge project linking Ontario and Michigan, stressing cooperation.
The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack on its mobile infrastructure that exposed staff names and phone numbers.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed strengthening defense cooperation.
The European Union is reportedly considering a phased accession model that would allow Ukraine to participate in certain EU structures on a limited basis before achieving full membership.
Business and Economy
Lufthansa strike set for Thursday
Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew have announced a one-day strike scheduled for Thursday, which is expected to disrupt hundreds of flights across Germany.
The walkout will affect flights operated by Lufthansa’s core brand and its cargo division. The pilot union is demanding higher employer contributions to occupational pensions, while management cites cost pressures and declining profits.
US household debt rises to $18.8 trillion
US household debt increased by 1% to $18.8 trillion in the fourth quarter of last year, according to the New York Federal Reserve.
The quarterly rise of $191 billion brings the annual increase to $740 billion. Mortgage balances remain the largest component at $13.2 trillion.